Tommy Hughes, baseball player, 1941-1948

Tommy Hughes

Born: 10/7/1919 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Died: 11/28/1990 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-19 | Final Game: 1948-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Owen Hughes

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Biography

Tommy Hughes, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 until 1948. His career spanned a transformative period in the game, marked by the end of the deadball era and the gradual shift towards more offensive play. Over the course of his career, Hughes compiled a record of 31 wins and 56 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92. He struck out 221 batters and recorded 3 saves, showcasing his capability as a reliable arm in the pitching rotation. Hughes's playing style was characterized by his ability to handle pressure situations, which was crucial during a time when baseball was beginning to see a surge in talent and competition. Despite not achieving overwhelming success in terms of wins, his contributions on the mound were significant, and he remained a respected figure among his peers. After concluding his playing career on July 19, 1948, Hughes left behind a legacy that reflects the challenges and changes in baseball during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 56 144 87 31 5 3 688.0 698 300 33 308 221 3.92 0

Career ERA 3.92 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1941 PHI NL 9 14 34 24 5 2 0 170.0 187 84 82 59 4.45 3.94 (-13%) -2686.7
1942 PHI NL 12 18 40 31 19 0 1 253.0 224 86 99 77 3.06 3.57 (+14%) 101.5
1946 PHI NL 6 9 29 13 3 2 1 111.0 123 54 44 34 4.38 3.59 (-22%) -524.8
1947 PHI NL 4 11 29 15 4 1 1 127.0 121 49 59 44 3.47 3.97 (+13%) 205.5
1948 CIN NL 0 4 12 4 0 0 0 27.0 43 27 24 7 9.00 4.10 (-119%) -1536.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
152 213 9 25 2 0 0 5 0 6 63 0.117 0.145 0.127 0.272 -1212.0

Career AVG .117 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OBP .145 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career SLG .127 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 65.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.272 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1941 PHI NL 37 55 5 11 1 0 0 2 0 3 13 0.200 .262 (-24%) .332 (-27%) .373 (-42%) .705 (-35%) -320.8
1942 PHI NL 42 80 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0.100 .253 (-61%) .323 (-66%) .349 (-71%) .672 (-69%) -891.2
1946 PHI NL 29 31 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 13 0.097 — — — — 0.0
1947 PHI NL 32 40 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 15 0.050 — — — — 0.0
1948 CIN NL 12 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 144 0 31 150 5 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 PHI P 34 0 11 35 2 4
1942 PHI P 40 0 9 69 2 3
1946 PHI P 29 0 5 17 1 2
1947 PHI P 29 0 4 25 0 2
1948 CIN P 12 0 2 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 144

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1942 Baseball Magazine All-Star P4

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1942 Most Valuable Player NL 22th 10.0 336 0